Fishing in
Alpena County
Alpena County, Michigan has 74 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
36 waters
Waters in Alpena County
- Thunder Bay Riverstream19× stocked
- Lake Winyahreservoir1× stocked
- Fletcher Pondlake6,817 ac
- Long Lakelake5,347 ac
- Devils Lakelake808 ac
- Beaver Lakelake676 ac
- Grass Lakelake337 ac
- Middle Lakelake239 ac
- Mud Lakelake187 ac
- Elbow Lakelake125 ac
- Muskrat Farm Lakelake23 ac
- Fitzgerald Lakelake20 ac
- Zim Lakelake8 ac
- Blue Lakelake7 ac
- Coombs Lakelake4 ac
- Sylvester Lakelake0 ac
- Bean Creekstream
- Beaver Creekstream
- Berlinski Creekstream
- Big Ravine Creekstream
- Birdsong Baybay
- Black River Swampswamp
- Butterfield Creekstream
- Butterfield Creekstream
- Conway Lakelake
- Cranberry Creekstream
- Denton Lakelake
- Devils Lakelake
- Devils Riverstream
- El Cajon Baybay
44 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Atlantic Salmon1 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
- Coho Salmon1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- Thunder Bay RiverAtlantic SalmonMay 13, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverAtlantic SalmonMay 12, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverAtlantic SalmonMay 12, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverBrown TroutApr 30, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverBrown TroutApr 30, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverBrown TroutApr 30, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverCoho SalmonApr 23, 2026
- Thunder Bay RiverWalleyeJun 26, 2025
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Alpena County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Alpena County, Michigan?+
Alpena County has 74 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Alpena County?+
Waters in Alpena County hold atlantic salmon, brown trout, coho salmon and muskellunge. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Alpena County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.